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12 Power Words
Larry Bell's 12 Power Words Every Student Should Know
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| analyze | Tell about the parts; break down into parts |
| compare | Tell how two or more things or events are the same |
| contrast | Tell how two or more things or events are different |
| describe | Tell about; give details about; paint a picture with words |
| evaluate | Judge; tell the good and the bad about something |
| explain | Tell or teach the steps to do something; show how to |
| formulate | Plan; create; put together |
| infer | Read between the lines; find the hidden meaning |
| predict | Make an educated (smart) guess; hypothesize |
| summarize | Briefly retell the main idea; beginning, middle, end |
| support | Prove; show evidence; back up the information |
| trace | Outline; explain the development of; follow the path of event(s) |